Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Nuggets 106-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.